Obituaries

John Koch, M.D. (Lansing)

John Koch, M.D. (Lansing)

March 31, 2023

Mr. John Koch passed away Friday, March 31, 2023, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 68 years.

Ronovan Corvell Cameron

Ronovan Corvell Cameron

March 30, 2023

Mr. Ronovan Corvell Cameron passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 43 years. Ronovan was born November 24, 1979, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Brenda Cameron and Avery Foster, Jr.

Ronovan was a proud graduate of Arthur Hill High School, Class of 1998. He knew no strangers. Ronovan made friends every place he went. He loved the Lord...

Devon  Lamar  Williams "Chip"

Devon Lamar Williams "Chip"

March 30, 2023

On March 30, 2023, our lives were forever changed when we lost our beloved, Devon L. Williams "Chip,” at the age of 33 years. He was born August 17, 1989, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Shontele (Donald) Lockett and Jerry Boyd.

Devon was a fun, outgoing and loving person who valued his family and loved his children. He enjoyed brightening everyone’s day....

Mother Freddie Mae Harris

Mother Freddie Mae Harris

March 30, 2023

Mother Freddie Mae Harris went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at her residence in Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 90 years. She was born November 24, 1932, in Union Springs, Alabama, to Roosevelt Sr. and Ora L. Allen.

Mother joined Baskins Cornerstone AME Zion Church at an early age. She relocated to Saginaw in...

Zerlina Jones (Lansing)

Zerlina Jones (Lansing)

March 29, 2023

Ms. Zerlina Wilona Monique Jones passed away Wednesday March 29, 2023, at her residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 47 years.

Elizabeth Felbeck "Betty"

Elizabeth Felbeck "Betty"

March 28, 2023

Elizabeth (Betty) Felbeck passed away on March 28, 2023. Betty was a wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, but for many people she was a friend. She had an amazing memory for names, was a good listener, and was open to making friends with people who came from very different backgrounds from her own. When introducing a friend to one...

Bruce Grimm (Lansing)

Bruce Grimm (Lansing)

March 28, 2023

Mr. Bruce Kevin Grimm passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 62 years. Born July 20, 1960, to parents Harold and Delberta Grimm, in Mason, Michigan.

Bruce enjoyed woodworking, watching movies, comedy, and making CDs for his family. He will be greatly missed.

He leaves to cherish his memory brothers, Lester (Barbara) Grimm and Kenneth Grimm, and many nieces...

Shelltriest A. Adams (Lansing)

Shelltriest A. Adams (Lansing)

March 26, 2023

Ms. Shelltriest Adams passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Sparrow Health System, Sparrow Campus in Lansing, Michigan. Age 36 years. 

Wesley Mitchell Hicks, Sr.

Wesley Mitchell Hicks, Sr.

March 25, 2023

On Saturday, March 25, 2023, Mr. Wesley Mitchell Hicks, Sr. departed this life at the age of 57 years.

Wesley was born on June 7, 1965, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Raymond Lamar Hicks Sr., and Loretta (Alexander) Hicks-King. He was educated in the Saginaw public school system and received his General Education Development “GED” certification from the Ruben Daniels Community Center...

Brian Donell Robinson

Brian Donell Robinson

March 25, 2023

With great sadness, Mr. Brian Donell Robinson gained his wings to be with our Lord unexpectedly on March 25, 2023, at the age of 56 years. Brian was born November 8, 1966, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Martha Jean and Johnny Lee Robinson.

Brian was a graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of 1985. He attended Baker College in Flint, Michigan, 1985-1987,...

Jamar Virgil Donzel Williams

Jamar Virgil Donzel Williams

March 25, 2023

Mr. Jamar Virgil Donzel Williams passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023, in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 43 years. He was born July 3, 1979, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Lorrie and Beth Ann Williams.



Jamar attended Saginaw Public Schools and was a member of First Baptist Church. He was a very kindhearted person who loved being with family. Jamar also enjoyed walking,...

Christina Moreno (Lansing)

Christina Moreno (Lansing)

March 25, 2023

Ms. Christina Moreno passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 50 years.

Purbe Tamang (Holt)

Purbe Tamang (Holt)

March 23, 2023

Mr. Purbe Tamang passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023, at his residence in Holt, Michigan. Age 90 years.

Kathrine Jackson (Lansing)

Kathrine Jackson (Lansing)

March 23, 2023

Mrs. Kathrine Jackson passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023, at Sparrow Health System, Sparrow Campus in Lansing, Michigan. Age 48 yars.

Melvin Proffit (Lansing)

Melvin Proffit (Lansing)

March 20, 2023

Mr. Melvin Proffit passed away Monday, March 20, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 53 years.

Isaac King

Isaac King

March 20, 2023

Mr. Isaac King passed away Monday, March 20, 2023, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan.  Age 82 years.

Sharon Lee Cannon (Holt)

Sharon Lee Cannon (Holt)

March 18, 2023

Sharon Lee Cannon, age 76, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Saturday, March 18, 2023. She was born on August 22, 1946, in Royal Oak, Michigan to Kenneth and Thelma Cannon. Ms. Cannon worked as a Registered Nurse for over 40 years.

She leaves to cherish her memory children, Leah Hornberger of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and Troy (Kathryn) Hornberger,...

Rivia Jean Austin (Lansing)

Rivia Jean Austin (Lansing)

March 18, 2023

Ms. Rivia Jean Austin passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023, At Sparrow Health Systems Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 22 years.

James Walter Johnson, Jr.

James Walter Johnson, Jr.

March 17, 2023

Mr. James Walter Johnson, Jr. passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023, in Westland, Michigan. Age 70 years.

Calvin Mario Ginn

Calvin Mario Ginn

March 16, 2023

Mr. Calvin Mario Ginn passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Grandview, Missouri. born on April 15, 1952, in Itta Bena, Mississippi, to Charlie Ginn Sr. and Lucille Ginn.

After graduating high school, Calvin completed two years of college at Mississippi Valley State University. In 1972, Calvin moved to Saginaw, Michigan, and worked for the Saginaw Board of Education part-time as...